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Understanding Your Rights When Arrested in South Dakota

Understanding Your Rights When Arrested in South Dakota

When you are arrested in South Dakota, you have unalienable rights that you should know about. Everyone arrested in the state has a right to a lawyer, the right to a speedy and impartial trial, the right to remain silent, and more. In this article, we will highlight...

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South Dakota Weed Laws

South Dakota Weed Laws

Understanding South Dakota’s marijuana laws can help you avoid a potentially serious criminal charge. While marijuana is legal in the state for medicinal use, it is illegal for recreational use.  According to Initiated Measure 26, passed on November 3, 2020,...

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South Dakota DUI Laws

South Dakota DUI Laws

Over 10,000 people lose their lives nationwide each year due to impaired driving. Not only is drunk driving dangerous, but illegal.  You can learn more about South Dakota DUI laws and your rights here. We recommend you...

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Guide to Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

Guide to Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you are charged with a crime, a smart first step is to hire a criminal defense attorney. Hiring the right attorney will pay off and help you build a strong and solid defense for your case.  In some situations, the right attorney means the difference in getting...

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Don’t Wait. Call a DUI Lawyer.

Don’t Wait. Call a DUI Lawyer.

If you have been arrested for DUI, you should not have to face the legal process alone. Our legal team has helped thousands of clients with their DUI charges at Alvine Law Firm, LLP. We encourage you to call us right away if you are in this situation to get the legal...

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What to Do if You Get Pulled Over by an Officer?

What to Do if You Get Pulled Over by an Officer?

 No one enjoys being pulled over by police. It can be a stressful situation, and if you aren’t careful, things can go bad quickly. Learning how to handle a police encounter can help you stay safe and avoid conflict.  It is worth remembering that it is not up...

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How to Obtain a Harassment Restraining Order

How to Obtain a Harassment Restraining Order

Cases of harassment involve kicking, shoving, striking, or making some other physical contact with another person or engaging in an act that would be seen as stalking, sexual assault, or abuse. It also includes threatening or attempting to do any of these things....

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Should I Just Plead Guilty to Avoid Going to Trial?

Should I Just Plead Guilty to Avoid Going to Trial?

Having to go to trial can cause anyone anxiety. After all, there's a lot of uncertainty about what will happen. The unknown about the outcome is often too much for some people to handle.  Deciding to plead guilty will speed up the process of your case; however,...

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Bail Has Been Set on a Loved One – What Should You Do?

Bail Has Been Set on a Loved One – What Should You Do?

Were you informed that a family member has been arrested, taken into custody, and bail was set by the judge? If so, it’s important to know what options you have. Being informed about the process you should follow for posting bail is essential to help your loved one in...

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How to Tell My Blood Alcohol Level

How to Tell My Blood Alcohol Level

What is blood alcohol concentration? Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is a measurement of how much alcohol is in your bloodstream. Legal limits for consuming alcohol are set using BAC and a DWI lawyer needs to know these calculations in the event of a DWI. If you...

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How Do I Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

How Do I Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

How Do I Find a Criminal Defense Lawyer? Do you know the purpose of having a criminal lawyer? If you’re ever facing a criminal charge, you’ll need to have an excellent one. The next step is to find the best criminal defense attorney to represent you. As you...

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What to Do After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver

What to Do After Being Injured by a Drunk Driver

Being hit by a drunk driver is one of the most devastating accidents that can happen to someone, and it’s important for victims to have an attorney on their side. Read on to learn how to hire a personal injury attorney after becoming the victim of a drunk driver. Seek...

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How to fight a DUI without a lawyer.

How to fight a DUI without a lawyer.

Uh oh. The blue and red lights are behind you, and you’ve been drinking. The police run the tests, and you’re arrested for a DUI. Is it over? Do you just plead guilty? No! You can fight a DUI. However, sometimes people wonder if they can fight a charge like this...

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What is a criminal defense attorney?

What is a criminal defense attorney?

Around 10 million people per year are arrested for various criminal offenses. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you might wonder what’s next. Navigating the criminal system by yourself is terrifying. Prosecutors are not always honest and can be...

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Why Should I Call Alvine Weidenaar?

Why Should I Call Alvine Weidenaar?

We have proven success. Our firm has received acquittals in both state and federal court. Not only do we have proven success, our team handles hundreds of criminal cases each year. We handle anything from misdemeanor tickets, driving under the influence, drug charges, to homicides. No case is too big or too small to deserve our attention. Your rights matter.

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Do I Really Need a Lawyer?

Do I Really Need a Lawyer?

I’ve often been asked, if I’ve been injured in an accident, do I really need an experienced personal injury lawyer to represent my interest? My answer to that is always yes, yes you do. Insurance companies have attorneys working hard for them, to protect their interest, and so should you.

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Why hire Alvine Weidenaar?

Why hire Alvine Weidenaar?

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, not all attorneys have the same success and experience in representing injured parties. At Alvine Weidenaar, that’s all we do is represent injured parties who’ve been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents, motor...

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